11 Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. 12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart. 13 If it seems we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit. 14 Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. 15 He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
Terrie's Comments:
I hope that it is evident to those around me, especially those closest to me (because sometimes those are the hardest people to show love to consistently) that it is Christ's love that controls my life. Everyday it is my hope that more of my life vanishes and is replaced by Jesus Christ living through me. I have a sincere heart, I hope that it is evident to others around me how sincere I am.
I hope that it is evident to those around me, especially those closest to me (because sometimes those are the hardest people to show love to consistently) that it is Christ's love that controls my life. Everyday it is my hope that more of my life vanishes and is replaced by Jesus Christ living through me. I have a sincere heart, I hope that it is evident to others around me how sincere I am.
Tori's Comments:
Do I work hard to persuade others? Is that an intention of mine clear to me from day to day?
I really appreciate the "if we seem crazy" comment.
Do I work hard to persuade others? Is that an intention of mine clear to me from day to day?
I really appreciate the "if we seem crazy" comment.
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